New Documentary 'Man On The Run' Chronicles Paul McCartney's Post-Beatles Journey with Wings on Prime Video
January 15, 2026
A new documentary, Man On The Run, charts Paul McCartney’s life after the Beatles’ breakup, focusing on the Wings years with Linda, including interviews, unseen footage, and archive material.
The film streams globally on Prime Video starting February, produced with Amazon MGM Studios and featuring Prime Video as the distribution platform.
Directors Morgan Neville and a team of producers led the project, with executive producers including Caitrin Rogers and McCartney.
The report appears as part of a broader entertainment roundup, with multiple segments and timestamps.
TV Central provides the media release and background on journalist Aaron Ryan, who brings experience from various Australian outlets.
Trailer and release details are attributed to The Australian Women’s Weekly, with Tiffany Dunk credited for authoring.
Man On The Run runs 115 minutes and carries an explicit R rating.
The project was first announced last October, with Nova offering additional coverage.
McCartney explains how Wings faced early criticism and describes responding by making the best possible records despite detractors.
Pitchfork notes readers can also explore Jayson Greene’s Bowery Ballroom review of McCartney, signaling broad media coverage.
The documentary is part of a wider collaboration among McCartney, Universal Music Group, and Amazon, continuing Wings-related content and releases.
Man On The Run traces Wings from its modest start to the peak with Band on the Run, emphasizing McCartney’s view of Wings as a project of freedom and artistic arrival.
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Rolling Stone • Jan 15, 2026
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Pitchfork • Jan 15, 2026
Watch the Trailer for Paul McCartney’s Man on the Run Documentary
RTÉ • Jan 15, 2026
New doc explores Paul McCartney after Beatles breakup